Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. We are back with the resident finance bro, Sam McQueen. This week we get some insight into Sam's expertise as a mortgage broker. As a young person, how can i navigate buying a home? What exactly does the process look like? Sam shares his perspective about the lesser-known tips and pitfalls when it comes to buying a home. Don't miss out on these valuable nuggets of wisdom. This is not financial advice… Insta...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. They said it was impossible; but Sam McQueen set a goal, stuck to it, and bought a house in Auckland before the age of 25. In this week's episode we dive into Sam's journey of home ownership - from making the initial goal, to the struggles of saving up and finding the right place, and to finally getting the house and turning it into a home. This episode is for any young person weighing up a similar path. Give it ...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. This week is a special one as we get a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the short film Haere Mai. We have director Ben McQueen on as well as the producer Joel Heineke and the cinematographer Dylan Kennedy. We get into the laughs and hectic moments on set, the origins behind the story, the overall experience of making a short film, as well as the team's unpopular film opinions. We also discuss their recen...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. Isaac is back on the podcast this week as we dive into a discussion of Art vs Algorithm. What is art? Why is it valuable? What makes someone an artist? Can anyone be artistic? And what does the current age of algorithms and AI mean for artists and their creative expression? We get into all these questions and more. AI couldn't recreate this. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. This week on the podcast we have special guest Marcus Brooking. Marcus is a good friend of the family, as well as an example of faith and leadership in the community. He gives us some insight into his unique upbringing as a missionary kid in Kenya, as well as his football prowess that took him international, and more recently his journey with ministry. More importantly, Marcus shares some wisdom on what it ...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. At long last, we have Thea McQueen joining us on the mics! Thea is an OG McQueen sister, wife to Isaac, gifted singer, as well as an amazing mother to little Ari, the newest member of the McQueen clan. In this special episode, we get into her musical origins, first impressions of Isaac, as well as the highs and lows of being a new mother. And watch this space for a soon-to-be-launched sweet treat business.....

Hoki mai anō to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. In the second part of our series on communication, Harry tells us about his journey through full immersion Te Reo Māori. We get insights into why he chose to do full immersion, and the challenges and rewards of learning Te Reo. Harry shares his thoughts on the wider cultural vision for Te Reo and Te Ao Māori in Aotearoa's future. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. How can we be better communicators? How can we break through the tedium of small talk and connect with people on a deeper level? Or does small talk hold more value than we give it credit for? This week on the podcast we are joined by a very special guest, Harry Dowling. Harry is a skilled communicator, able to break the ice and connect with people with ease. He helps us answer all these questions and more. As you...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. What does it look like to be a Christian business-owner? How does your faith influence the way you operate your business? In this second part of our series on business we talk more with Steph about her experience as a Christian in the makeup industry and unpack more of her business journey. As well as discussing some of our childhood business ventures... Check out Steph's hair and makeup business - ByMcQueen: htt...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. We welcome Stephanie McQueen to the podcast. Much more than just a patient wife to Jos and a member of the McQueen Clan, she is also a successful businesswoman. In this first part of a two-part series on business, we take a look at Steph's unconventional career path that took her from practicing makeup in her bedroom, to becoming a freelance hair and makeup artist. Check out Steph's hair and makeup busine...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. What legacy do you want to create? In this, the second part of our two-part series on inspiration, we chat about this key question. The episode also covers eureka moments, divine inspiration and an unexpected spot the difference challenge… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. We all have people we look up to, or things that stimulate our creativity and spark an idea. In this first part of a two-part series on inspiration we delve into who and what inspires us. Who are our unsung heroes? What are our biggest sources of inspiration? And in a world saturated with content, how do we break through and fulfil our own creative ambitions? We get into all these questions and more. Instagra...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is Season Two: The Next Step. ‘Will the young men of good character please stand up.’ Introducing our first guest - Michael Blakeley. Michael runs the Spheres podcast and community, exploring what it means to be a man of good character in today's hectic world. In this episode we dive into what the various spheres of our lives are, and how we can balance them without neglecting any one area. Special thanks to Mikey for joining us. ...

Welcome back to the McQueen Brothers Podcast. This is season two: The Next Step. In this first episode we discuss risk. How do we define risk? Is there such a thing as healthy vs unhealthy risk? Can stepping out and taking a risk grow our characters? How do we overcome the fear of taking risks? And can lemon juice really be used to naturally bleach hair? We discuss all these questions and more as we launch into season two. It's good to be back. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcque...

Welcome back to From The Ground Up, hosted by the McQueen Brothers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! In this special final episode for 2024 we look back on the year it's been for the podcast as well as our personal triumphs and tribulations. Thank you for all your support for this first season. Happy listening and Happy New Year. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Welcome back to From The Ground Up, hosted by the McQueen Brothers. Work and purpose – What is work ethic and why is it important? How do we take pride in our jobs? The boys chop up all these questions as they discuss the links between work and purpose, work-life balance and more. This is episode eight. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Introducing From The Ground Up, hosted by the McQueen brothers. What makes a man? When do you become one? And how does being a man in today's culture fit in with the Bible's vision of a man? In this episode, the brothers scratch the surface of some key questions around an important topic - masculinity. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Introducing From The Ground Up, hosted by the McQueen brothers. The sophomore EP to 3AM, Isaac McQueen's STRMY SZN ONE is unlike anything you've heard before - intricate beats, moody 808s and smooth sequencing. In this episode we chop up the EP with the artist himself, and get insight into the production and story behind the music, as well as clarifying a misunderstanding… This is McQueen with McQueen, and McQueen, and McQueen on the beats. STRMY SZN ONE - streaming now on all platforms....

Introducing From The Ground Up, hosted by the McQueen brothers. In the fifth episode, we finally meet the mastermind behind the podcast, Josiah McQueen. He goes by many titles: the second oldest brother, a lawyer, a husband, a musician, an aspiring All Black, a yapaholic some would say, and... Santa's little helper? Join us as we get an exclusive interview with the former guitarist of the hit band Clearway. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcqueenbrotherspodcast/

Introducing From The Ground Up, hosted by the McQueen brothers. In episode four we get to know the youngest of the brothers, Benjamin McQueen. He gives us a fiery rundown of his pet peeves, we talk through the time Samuel pushed him through a window, discuss his undercover interests, and his passion for storytelling through film-making and writing... and all in the midst of a thunderstorm. Extra points if you can count how many times the word 'like' is said. Instagram: htt...